Ethical thinking in cyber resilience: lessons from Malaysian cyber leaders

Abdul Molok, Nurul Nuha and Zulkifli, Zahidah and Jeong, Jongkil Jay and Maynard, Sean and Ahmad, Atif (2025) Ethical thinking in cyber resilience: lessons from Malaysian cyber leaders. In: 10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT 2025), 1 October 2025, London, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

This study explores the intersection of ethical thinking and cyber resilience within the context of Malaysian government agencies. Given the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and the rising threat of cyber-attacks, the need for robust cyber resilience strategies developed by people who are imbued with ethical values, is more critical than ever. However, the role of ethical considerations in shaping these strategies remains underexplored, especially in the public sector. Through a qualitative approach employing interviews as the primary data collection method and thematic analysis as the method for qualitative data analysis, this research proposes the importance of ethics in developing Malaysia’s cyber resilience. From the analysis, 4 themes have been identified: moral and spiritual beliefs, alignment to the government agenda, responsibility, and long-term thinking. Findings suggest that ethical thinking plays a crucial role in decision-making processes which influence the development and implementation of cyber-related strategies, policies, and law in Malaysian public sector organisations. This study proposes the integration of ethics in the development of national cybersecurity strategies, to make the country more resilient to protect itself against cyber threats.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	5341/123783
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ethics, Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity, Public Sector, Government
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.6 Management information systems
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Dr. Nurul Nuha Abdul Molok
Date Deposited:	05 Jan 2026 16:49
Last Modified:	05 Jan 2026 17:10
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q1439
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123783

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